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enMorning Report: Goldfinger Touches iPad, City of Hope Donationshttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/morning_report_goldfinger_touches_ipad_city_hope_donations
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/gold_ipad_air_mockup_620px.png" alt="Gold iPad mockup" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Developers, start your engines! Apple released the gold master for OS X Yosemite on Tuesday, and is now asking developers to begin submitting their updated apps, suggesting that a release is just around the corner. Speaking of gold, rumor has it that the next iPad Air will be available in just that color. And what kind of trick is Microsoft trying to pull now? That and more in today's Morning Report!</p><h3>Next iPad Air Will Reportedly Also Come in Gold</h3><p>Now here's a development even a classic James Bond villain would appreciate: <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-01/apple-said-to-add-gold-option-to-ipad-to-goose-sales.html" target="_blank">Bloomberg reported Tuesday</a> that Apple's next full-sized iPad will add a third color option alongside the current space gray and silver. The addition of a gold model for the rumored iPad Air 2 will bring the 9.7-inch tablet in line with the color scheme of recent iPhone models, including the latest iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.<br /><br />According to the report, the addition of a gold model is an effort by Apple to "goose sales" of the iPad line, a successful marketing trick dating back to Cupertino's use of a rainbow of colors for the original iMac in 1999. Unnamed sources familiar with Apple's plans claim a gold iPad is the company's way of boosting "a category that’s posted declining shipments this year."</p><h3>iTunes Store Now Accepting Donations to City of Hope</h3><p>Apple has frequently used the convenience of the iTunes Store to help raise donations for worthy causes, and with Breast Cancer Awareness Month now underway, now is a great time to give to a worthy cause. <a href="https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/buyCharityGiftWizard?at=10l6Xd&amp;ct=lp9uoljhuqf" target="_blank">iTunes customers can now donate</a> as little as $5 or as much as $200 to City of Hope, a "global leader in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases."<br /><br />By donating through iTunes, 100 percent of the funds will be transferred to City of Hope to help fund research and treatment programs. Apple's fine print notes that iTunes Store credit cannot be used for donations, and the act of kindness "may not qualify for a tax deduction or other tax benefits," but you'll certainly feel better knowing that you helped, even if it was just a little.</p><h3>Microsoft Skips a Version, Goes Straight to Windows 10</h3><p>If for some reason you don't own a Mac desktop or laptop, your PC is going to feel a lot more like old-school Windows next year, when <a href="http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2014/09/30/announcing-windows-10/" target="_blank">Microsoft plans to begin shipping Windows 10</a>, which will be available sometime today as an "early technical preview" for developers and tech enthusiasts. The new version attempts to unify Microsoft's disparate platforms — "from Xbox to PCs and phones to tablets and tiny gadgets" — but longtime users will likely cheer the loudest about <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2014/sep14/09-30futureofwindowspr.aspx" target="_blank">improvements</a> such as the return of the traditional Start menu, the ability to run Metro-centric apps in a window rather than full-screen only, and a new task view that performs a lot like Apple's own Mission Control.<br /><br />For those paying attention, you've probably noticed that Microsoft has skipped an entire version number, jumping from the current Windows 8 all the way to Windows 10 — a decision that seems like more than a coincidence, given how Apple has steadfastly hung onto the very same version number since the debut of OS X more than 13 years ago. Microsoft plans to discuss the "consumer chapter" of Windows 10 in early 2015, with a release planned for later the same year.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="https://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a><br /><br />(Image courtesy of GoldGenie.com)</em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/morning_report_goldfinger_touches_ipad_city_hope_donations#commentsNewsCity of HopedonationsGoldiPad AiriPad rumorsiTunes StoreMicrosoftMorning ReportOS X YosemiteWindows 10iPadMacWed, 01 Oct 2014 12:39:26 +0000J.R. Bookwalter20714 at http://www.maclife.comThe Week's 10 Hottest Apple News Stories, August 22http://www.maclife.com/article/gallery/weeks_10_hottest_apple_news_stories_august_22
<!--paging_filter--><p>This is one heck of a leak week with batteries, screens, and all kinds of specs making their way into your hot little hands. By the time the iPhone 6 comes out, we'll know every single bit and piece of the device down to the tiniest screw. And there might be a little bit of other news out there, so let's have a look.</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/gallery/weeks_10_hottest_apple_news_stories_august_22#commentsGalleryNewsclass actionclass-action lawsuitflappy birdgame appsgamesiMessageimessage spamios gamesiPad Airipad air 2iPad rumorsiphoneiphone 6iphone 6 rumorsiphone batteryiphone rumorsLawsuitLTEMacBookmacbook prospamSat, 23 Aug 2014 00:30:00 +0000J Keirn-Swanson20517 at http://www.maclife.comNext iPad Air Reportedly in Production with Improved Camerahttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/next_ipad_air_reportedly_production_improved_camera
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/ipad_air_apple_website_620px.png" alt="iPad Air" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Would you believe us if we told you there's a new model of iPad Air on the way? With iOS 8 set to debut this fall, new hardware isn't exactly a surprise, but now we have a few details on what to expect.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amongtech.com/ipad-air-2-to-feature-similar-design-to-ipad-air-and-8-megapixel-camera/" target="_blank">AmongTech today reported</a> (via Korean website <a href="http://www.etnews.com/20140611000277" target="_blank">ETNews</a>) that Apple has "already started production" on what they're calling the iPad Air 2, a followup to last year's fifth-generation model.<br /><br />Expected for release sometime later this year, the sequel is said to be "ahead of schedule" and comes bearing gifts such as a "drastically improved" eight-megapixel rear camera, a nice bump up from the five-megapixel shooter in the current iPad Air.<br /><br />Under the hood, the so-called iPad Air 2 is expected to be powered by a new A8 processor said to deliver "50 percent more performance" than the current A7 chip, while keeping the same svelte 7.5mm thin frame.<br /><br />As a result, the next-generation tablet is expected to offer "much better performance and a slightly bigger display," which all sounds more iterative than innovative — then again, if it ain't broke...<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="https://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/next_ipad_air_reportedly_production_improved_camera#commentsNewsA8Apple Inc.apple manufacturingiPadiPad AiriPad rumorsmegapixelsnew ipadrear cameraRumorstabletsiPadWed, 11 Jun 2014 21:38:33 +0000J.R. Bookwalter20126 at http://www.maclife.comNo Shocker: Apple Rumored to Soon Discontinue iPad 2http://www.maclife.com/article/news/no_shocker_apple_rumored_soon_discontinue_ipad_2
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/ipad_2up_hometimes_620px.jpg" alt="iPad 2" width="620" height="396" /></p><p>We're just as surprised the iPad 2 is hanging around in Apple's product mix as you probably are, but a new report claims the elder tablet in the iPad lineup may not be long for this mortal coil.<br /><br /><a href="http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/02/13/apple-set-to-discontinue-legacy-non-retina-ipad-2" target="_blank">AppleInsider reported Thursday</a> that Apple may be preparing to put the iPad 2 out to pasture at long last, nearly three years after its debut and subsequent runaway success despite newer, Retina Display models being released in its wake.<br /><br />According to the usual "people familiar with Apple's plans," Cupertino may have already slowed down the assembly lines for the iPad 2 -- which doesn't exactly come as a surprise now that the iPad mini finally has a Retina Display at the same $399 price point.<br /><br />Such rumblings line up nicely against predictions made by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities in November of last year, who claimed at the time that the iPad 2 made up only 0.3 million of Apple's shipments for the entire quarter.<br /><br />If true, we're guessing supplies of the iPad 2 will become harder to find in the coming months, especially moving into the late summer as Apple undoubtedly begins prepping refreshed shipments of whatever iPad Air and/or iPad mini they have in store for this year.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/no_shocker_apple_rumored_soon_discontinue_ipad_2#commentsNewsanalystsApple Inc.discontinuediPad 2iPad AiriPad MiniiPad rumorsquarterly shipmentsretina displaytablet marketiPadFri, 14 Feb 2014 13:14:04 +0000J.R. Bookwalter19329 at http://www.maclife.comTarget.com Seems to Think Retina iPad mini Will Be Released Nov. 21http://www.maclife.com/article/news/targetcom_seems_think_retina_ipad_mini_will_be_released_nov_21
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/new_ipad_mini_november_620px.png" alt="iPad mini with Retina Display" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>If you're planning to skip the iPad Air tomorrow in favor of a swanky new iPad mini with Retina Display sometime later in November, one retailer thinks they may know when Apple will actually release it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2013/10/30/product-listing-suggests-retina-ipad-mini-could-launch-on-november-21/" target="_blank">MacRumors reported Wednesday</a> that a product listing for the new iPad mini with Retina Display on <a href="http://www.target.com/p/apple-ipad-mini-with-retina-display-16gb-wi-fi-space-gray-black-me276ll-a/-/A-14423840#prodSlot=medium_1_2&amp;term=ipad+mini+retina" target="_blank">Target.com</a> comes with a curious piece of information tucked away at the bottom: A release date of Nov. 21, 2013.<br /><br />What makes that item curious is the fact that Apple has yet to announce a release date for the iPad mini with Retina Display beyond a vague "later in November," at which time the diminutive tablet is expected to be in rather short supply.<br /><br />The date is also suspect given that it falls on a Thursday, considering that Apple typically releases new iPhones and iPads on a Friday. However, it is the week before the Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S., and surely Apple will want to have the iPad mini with Retina Display in stores by Black Friday, which falls on Nov. 29 this year.<br /><br />Take this rumor with a grain of salt as usual, but we wouldn't be surprised to see the iPad mini with Retina Display show up in stores around Nov. 21 -- and leap off the shelves just as quickly, no doubt.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/targetcom_seems_think_retina_ipad_mini_will_be_released_nov_21#commentsNewsBlack FridayiPad Miniipad mini with retina displayiPad rumorsrelease datesRumorsTargetThanksgivingiPadThu, 31 Oct 2013 13:26:58 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18505 at http://www.maclife.comT-Mobile US Executive Hints at Cellular iPad Deal Next Weekhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/tmobile_us_executive_hints_cellular_ipad_deal_next_week
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/t-mobile_john_legere_ipad_tweet_620px.png" alt="T-Mobile iPad tweet" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Although T-Mobile US is now an official provider of the iPhone, the fourth-placed carrier still doesn't have an Apple-sanctioned iPad -- but that could change with the latest models expected at next week's media event.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2013/10/16/executive-tweet-suggests-cellular-ipads-coming-to-t-mobile/" target="_blank">MacRumors reported Wednesday</a> that <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnLegere/status/390588414573428736" target="_blank">a seemingly random tweet from T-Mobile US CEO John Legere</a> referring to Apple's now confirmed Oct. 22 media event could be a sign of bigger things to come for the scrappy carrier.<br /><br />"What has two thumbs and is excited for October 22? #thisguy," the tweet reads, linking to <a href="http://t.co/gQvJ1a1axD" target="_blank">a USA Today story</a> about Apple sending invitations for a media event the same day in San Francisco.<br /><br />Assuming Legere isn't just simply a big iPad fan, the tweet could be his way of not-so-subtly hinting that the carrier will finally be able to sell the tablet with T-Mobile US data connectivity, which is already offered from rivals Verizon Wireless, AT&amp;T and Sprint.<br /><br />We're not sure that alone warrants Legere's excitement, however, considering that the iPad is already carrier-unlocked, meaning that T-Mobile customers can simply insert a SIM card into the data-equipped tablet model and browse to their heart's content.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/tmobile_us_executive_hints_cellular_ipad_deal_next_week#commentsNewsApple Media EventinvitationsiPad Data PlaniPad rumorsJohn LegereSIM cardT-MobileT-Mobile USTweetTwitteriPadThu, 17 Oct 2013 13:20:03 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18343 at http://www.maclife.comSan Jose's California Theatre Gets Dolled Up for Apple Eventhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/san_joses_california_theatre_gets_dolled_apple_event
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/california_theatre_apple_event_200px.png" alt="California Theatre" width="200" height="151" class="graphic-right" />In what is certainly a ritual with each Apple event, the California Theatre in San Jose has been getting ready for its moment in the spotlight on Tuesday morning -- although it's not quite the flash and glitz of Moscone West.<br /><br /><a href="http://techie-buzz.com/apple-2/california-theatre-decorated-for-apples-media-event.html" target="_blank">Techie-Buzz has published a handful of photos</a> which reveal the decoration for Apple's next media event, which will kick off in San Jose, California at 10am PST (1pm EST) on Tuesday, October 23.<br /><br />Unlike recent events held at Moscone West in San Francisco or on Apple's own campus, tomorrow's shindig is being held at a location the company hasn't used in many years: The California Theatre.<br /><br />The California Theatre is where Steve Jobs and Bono introduced the (RED) iPod eons ago, and on Tuesday it appears to be where CEO Tim Cook and company will presumably confirm the existence of the mythical "iPad mini" as well.</p><p><img src="/files/u220903/california_theatre_apple_event_620px.png" alt="California Theatre lobby" width="620" height="301" /><br /><br />In addition to a junior iPad, the company appears poised to also bump iBooks to version 3.0 and could show off a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display or even new iMac and Mac mini models. We're also holding out hope that the promised iTunes 11 release will come on the same day, since the month of October is rapidly drawing to a close.<br /><br />Whatever Apple has up its sleeve for this smaller event, stay tuned to MacLife.com on Tuesday to find out all about it!<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a><br /><br />(Images courtesy of Techie-Buzz)</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/san_joses_california_theatre_gets_dolled_apple_event#commentsNewsapple eventsApple Inc.California TheatreibooksiPad MiniiPad rumorsoctober 23 apple eventSan JoseTim CookiPadMon, 22 Oct 2012 12:53:23 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15383 at http://www.maclife.comOvernight Recap: Boxee TV, Schiller Says "Too Thin", Mid-2013 for Next iPad?http://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_boxee_tv_schiller_says_too_thin_mid2013_next_ipad
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/boxee_tv_200px.png" alt="Boxee TV" width="202" height="150" class="graphic-right" />In case you haven't heard, Apple set a date for its next media event with a casual "we've got a little more to show you" invitation sent to the media on Tuesday. The October 23 soiree is expected to unveil the iPad mini and possibly refreshed iMacs and Mac minis, but we'll just be happy for the arrival of iTunes 11, which Cupertino teased at last month's media event. Here's a look at what else went down on Tuesday you might have missed...</p><h3>Boxee TV Combines Broadcast with Internet for $99</h3><p><a href="http://boxee.tumblr.com/post/33687492774/introducing-boxee-tv" target="_blank">The folks at Boxee unveiled their latest hardware product on Tuesday</a>, dubbed the Boxee TV. A more traditional-looking home theatre box, the device promises to "bring together broadcast TV channels, DVR and internet apps into one simple experience." In addition to watching live, over-the-air TV broadcasts or unencrypted basic cable, Boxee TV features two tuners so you can watch one show while recording another. "No Limits" recording pushes your DVR into the cloud rather than including local storage, although it's currently only available in eight markets in the U.S., but will roll out elsewhere next year, requiring a $14.99 per month subscription. Finally, Boxee TV includes Netflix, VUDU, YouTube and Vimeo built-in, all for only $99. The only bad news is that you'll have to wait until next month to get one.</p><h3>Phil Schiller Claims New iPod touch "Too Thin" for Ambient Sensor</h3><p>Owners of the fifth-generation iPod touch are beginning to realize that the media player isn't built quite as impressively as the iPhone 5. <a href="http://www.idownloadblog.com/2012/10/16/purported-email-from-phil-schiller-explains-lack-of-ambient-light-sensor-in-5th-gen-ipod-touch/" target="_blank">According to iDownloadBlog</a>, the newest touch doesn't even include an ambient light sensor -- which explains the lack of an "Auto-Brightness" setting. A reader reportedly went straight to the source for answers, penning a query to Apple VP Phil Schiller. The veep reportedly responded, confirming that "the fifth-generation iPod touch does not have a built-in automatic light sensor," claiming "it's just too thin!" So, mystery solved on that one, much to the chagrin of iPod touch owners, we're sure.</p><h3>DigiTimes: Suppliers Told to Prepare for Next iPad in Mid-2013</h3><p>Now that Apple has confirmed a media event for next Tuesday and everyone is focused on the iPad mini being launched there, the rumor mill can get back to worrying about the next iPad. <a href="http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20121012PD212.html" target="_blank">According to DigiTimes</a>, we may have a bit of a wait, with a report Tuesday claiming Apple has notified suppliers that the next version won't arrive until the middle of next year, rather than the first quarter we've gotten used to. Assuming Apple introduces a slight upgrade to the existing "new iPad" next week with a Lightning connector, the move would make sense -- although DigiTimes sources claim that "revised version" may not come until the first quarter of next year.</p><h3>Study Claims Fewer Businesses Plan to Adopt Windows 8</h3><p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/16/3511264/windows-8-corporate-adoption-study-compared-to-windows-8" target="_blank">The Verge reported on Tuesday</a> that the imminent release of Windows 8 may have a tough time finding a home with business customers. According to findings by Forrester Research, only 33 percent of companies using Windows plan or expect to make the transition, with 10 percent planning to skip it entirely. 47 percent of the businesses surveyed have yet to even consider Redmond's big upgrade. Those numbers pale in comparison to Windows 7, which found 66 percent of companies were excited about the transition, 27 percent uncommitted and a mere one percent planning to skip it entirely. The report notes, however, that the backlash from the prior Windows Vista likely had more to do with faster adoption of Windows 7, but either way, it's an ominous sign for Microsoft -- and only mere days before their big Windows 8 launch.</p><h3>Analyst Claims T-Mobile Will Get iPhone in Early 2013</h3><p><a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57533098-37/t-mobile-could-offer-the-iphone-in-early-2013-says-analyst/" target="_blank">CNET is reporting</a> that T-Mobile may finally get the iPhone early next year. That's the word from Morgan Stanley analyst Nick Delfas, who provided no further details on how he came to this conclusion. However, given the magenta network's ongoing upgrades on the 1900 radio band required to make the iPhone 3G-capable on T-Mobile and the company's plans to merge with MetroPCS, we can only assume that the fourth-place U.S. carrier now looks a tad more lucrative than it might have just a few months ago. In any event, T-Mobile continues its efforts to lure users of unlocked iPhones -- although they no longer specifically mention the name of Apple's handset, nor show its picture now.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_boxee_tv_schiller_says_too_thin_mid2013_next_ipad#commentsNewsadoptionBoxeeDigiTimesfifth-gen iPod touchiPad rumorsiphone 5overnight recapT-MobileWindows 8iPadiPhoneiPodWed, 17 Oct 2012 12:31:36 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15332 at http://www.maclife.comAllThingsD Claims "iPad mini" Event "Likely" on October 23http://www.maclife.com/article/news/allthingsd_claims_ipad_mini_event_likely_october_23
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/ipad_mini_mockup_200px.png" alt="iPad mini mockup" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Just as iPad mini fans are getting over the fact that Apple didn't send invites to a media event on October 10 comes word that the junior tablet will actually makes it premiere on Tuesday, October 23 instead.<br /><br /><a href="http://allthingsd.com/20121012/apple-likely-to-unveil-ipad-mini-at-october-23-event/" target="_blank">AllThingsD is reporting</a> that Apple is planning a media event on Tuesday, October 23 to unveil its rumored "iPad mini," just three days before Microsoft begins shipping its own Surface tablet with Windows 8.<br /><br />Recent rumors claim that the so-called iPad mini has been held up by manufacturing issues, a fate that also appears to have befallen a 13-inch version of the MacBook Pro with Retina Display.<br /><br />Assuming Apple moves forward with the invitation-only event on October 23, that means the media should begin receiving their invites early next week.<br /><br />AllThingsD was unable to confirm a location for the event, but the Town Hall auditorium on Apple's campus was pegged as a likely candidate.<br /><br />After all, the iPad mini unveil isn't expected to be an epic event on the scale of last month's iPhone 5 reveal, which also saw a refresh of the iPod lineup and a preview of the new iTunes 11, which should make its own debut in the next couple of weeks -- perhaps even shipping at the same October 23 event.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author,<a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank"> J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/allthingsd_claims_ipad_mini_event_likely_october_23#commentsNewsAllThingsDapple eventsApple Inc.delaysiPad MiniiPad rumorsitunes 11Microsoft SurfaceOctoberTown HalliPadFri, 12 Oct 2012 12:22:02 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15297 at http://www.maclife.comSurvey Claims Only 18 Percent Interested in iPad minihttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/survey_claims_only_18_percent_interested_ipad_mini
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/ipad_mini_mockup_200px.png" alt="iPad mini mockup" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Now that the rumored October 10 date for Apple to send media invites for an "iPad mini" event later this month has passed, we'll turn our attention to a new survey that reveals consumers may not be that interested anyway.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.techbargains.com" target="_blank">Online deal website TechBargains</a> recently conducted a survey of more than 1,330 people and discovered that the hype analysts and industry pundits have for Apple's mythical "iPad mini" may not extend to the public at large -- at least not yet.<br /><br />The survey found that only 18 percent of those queried plan to purchase a seven-inch version of the iPad, with only 14 percent of those planning to line up on launch day to get one. One in five instead want to buy it online as soon as it's available, while 66 percent have no immediate purchasing plans.<br /><br />That leaves a full 50 percent disinterested in the junior tablet, while 32 percent remain undecided. While not exactly a fair comparison, 45 percent of the same respondents plan to purchase Apple's new iPhone 5.<br /><br />So who's most likely to lust for an iPad mini? Ironically, owners of the original iPad, with 27 percent committing to buying a smaller version when it's released. On the flip side of that coin, current Kindle Fire owners -- as well as those who do not own a tablet of any kind -- appear to be the least likely to purchase.<br /><br />Finally, when asked what they'd more desire from an iPad mini, the survey showed there's likely to be some really disappointed folks. 78 percent want a USB port, 77 percent asked for a Retina Display, 75 percent long for a memory card slot and 74 percent want better speakers than the current iPad.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/survey_claims_only_18_percent_interested_ipad_mini#commentsNewsconsumersiPad launchiPad MiniiPad retina displayiPad rumorssmaller iPadSurveySurveysTechBargainsiPadThu, 11 Oct 2012 12:33:55 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15287 at http://www.maclife.comReport Claims "iPad mini" Will Be Wi-Fi Onlyhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/report_claims_ipad_mini_will_be_wifi_only
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/ipad_mini_mockup_200px.png" alt="iPad mini mockup" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Almost a third of October has passed and there's still no "iPad mini" announcement from Apple, but that isn't stopping the media from reporting about it -- including word that the junior tablet is likely to come with Wi-Fi only.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/oct/09/ipad-mini-wifi-uk-4g" target="_blank">The Guardian reported on Tuesday</a> that the rumored "iPad mini" will only come with Wi-Fi connectivity, rather than the cellular data of the existing iPad. The report claims this information comes from "multiple sources" who are expecting an "imminent" announcement, with an actual release in November.<br /><br />Otherwise, the "iPad mini" rumor is pretty much the same: 7.8-inch screen, Lightning connector and a much lower price than the current iPad.<br /><br />The report does include one additional nugget related to the 9.7-inch iPad, claiming that Apple will soon offer an updated model with LTE connectivity that's compatible with the Everything Everywhere network in the U.K.<br /><br />"Sources also indicated that they expect Apple to refresh the iPad line by following up the introduction of the iPhone 5, which is 4G-capable in the UK through Everything Everywhere's 1800MHz network -- and from next September with Three -- with revised versions using the same 1800MHz 4G chip and the new connector," the report reveals.<br /><br />That news would not be entirely unsurprising, considering the new iPad launched earlier this year was only capable of 4G LTE in the U.S. and Canada -- a move that created some big problems for Apple in countries like Australia, which forced Cupertino to rebrand that version "Wi-Fi + cellular" instead of "Wi-Fi + 4G."<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/report_claims_ipad_mini_will_be_wifi_only#commentsNews4G4G LTEcellularEverything EverywhereiPad MiniiPad rumorsnew ipadsmaller iPadUnited KingdomWi-FiiPadWed, 10 Oct 2012 13:19:16 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15278 at http://www.maclife.comWSJ: Apple Building 10 Million Smaller iPads for Launchhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/wsj_apple_building_10_million_smaller_ipads_launch
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/ipad_mini_mockup_200px.png" alt="iPad mini mockup" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />While Apple has yet to officially confirm the existence of an "iPad mini," most everyone continues to expect it to debut this month, including <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>, who's now claiming Apple has ordered 10 million of the junior tablets for launch.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/10/07/buzz-building-for-smaller-apple-tablet/" target="_blank"><em>The Wall Street Journal</em> is reporting</a> that buzz over Apple's rumored smaller iPad "is already building," with Cupertino placing reportedly placing an ambitious initial order for the new tablet launch.<br /><br />"Some component suppliers to Apple in Asia say they have received orders to make more than 10 million units of the smaller tablets in the fourth quarter," the report on Sunday night revealed. "That is roughly double the order that were placed for Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablets in the same quarter, these suppliers say."<br /><br />The move isn't entirely surprising -- Apple practically owns the tablet market with the 9.7-inch iPad, so it stands to reason that a smaller, less expensive model would only cement that position further.<br /><br />However, Android-based rival tablets from Samsung and Amazon are gradually chipping away at Apple's domination. Analysts believe the ultimate fate of the so-called "iPad mini" will be all about price.<br /><br />“iPad mini will be a big hit if Apple prices it below $300,” remarked RBS analyst Wanli Wang.<br /><br />Amazon is already selling an updated Kindle Fire for nearly half that price, while the company's latest HD model starts at $199, a price initially set by Google's Nexus 7 back in June.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/wsj_apple_building_10_million_smaller_ipads_launch#commentsNewsAmazonandroidapple manufacturingiPad MiniiPad rumorsKindle Firesales estimatestablet marketWall Street JournaliPadMon, 08 Oct 2012 12:53:53 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15256 at http://www.maclife.comWSJ Claims "iPad mini" Production Has Begunhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/wsj_claims_ipad_mini_production_has_begun
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/ipad_mini_mockup_200px.png" alt="iPad mini mockup" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />It can be exhausting to read Apple-related rumors, especially when so many of them often make wild claims. One news outlet who tends to hold out for the real scoop is <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>, and they're now claiming an "iPad mini" is finally in production.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/3/3447880/apple-ipad-mini-production-wsj-rumor" target="_blank">The Verge is reporting</a> that the mythical "iPad mini" is finally rolling off the assembly lines, according to supply chain sources. Normally we'd dismiss such a rumor along with countless others, but this one carries a bit more weight since it <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443635404578033684191275730.html?ru=yahoo&amp;mod=yahoo_hs" target="_blank">originated with <em>The Wall Street Journal</em></a>.<br /><br />"Apple Inc.'s Asian component suppliers have started mass production of a new tablet computer smaller than the current iPad, people with knowledge of the situation said, as the Silicon Valley company tries to stay competitive against rivals such as Google Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. that are offering smaller, less-expensive alternatives to the iPad," the report claims.<br /><br />Two sources whispering to WSJ claim the smaller iPad measures 7.85 inches, using LCD panels from LG Display and AU Optronics, who began manufacturing them last month. But don't expect the new iPad's 2048 x 1536 Retina Display on this junior version -- it's said to be some kind of lower resolution, although no one seems to know how much lower.<br /><br />The WSJ report actually refers to the tablet as a "Mini iPad," although it's more commonly referred to as an "iPad mini" in the tech press. With rumors continuing to swirl about another Apple event this month, we may not have much longer to find out…<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/wsj_claims_ipad_mini_production_has_begun#commentsNews7-inch iPadapple manufacturingAU OptronicsiPad MiniiPad retina displayiPad rumorsLGRumorsWall Street JournaliPadWed, 03 Oct 2012 12:51:06 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15221 at http://www.maclife.comiPad Mini Event Reportedly Scheduled for Octoberhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/ipad_mini_event_reportedly_scheduled_october
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u323900/ipad_mini.jpeg" alt="ipad mini?" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />We're only weeks away from an alleged September 12 event where the iPhone 5 may finally see the limelight. But as that assertion grows more and more likely, the Apple rumor mill is heating up in regards to a new, smaller iPad. According to a couple new reports, not only is the dwarfed tablet named "iPad Mini," but the device will receive its own reveal event in October.</p><p>Last week, tech bloggers were waxing about the merits of Apple splitting the little iPad away from a <a href="http://www.maclife.com/article/news/rumor_sixthgen_iphone_ipad_mini_expected_debut_separately" target="_blank">September iPhone 5 event</a>. The primary argument centered on the company getting more marketing bang for the buck by allowing each device to shine on its own.</p><p>According to <a href="http://www.macotakara.jp/blog/index.php?ID=17505" target="_blank">Macotakara</a> (via <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57500724-37/apples-7-inch-tablet-will-be-named-ipad-mini-says-report/" target="_blank">CNET</a>), an "Asian source" has confirmed to the Japanese site the name of Apple's little tablet is, in fact, the "iPad Mini." Could it be this is a case of bloggers guessing the correct name? Or maybe Apple just grew attached to the rumored moniker.</p><p>The same source also claims the iPad Mini will shrink down to 7.85 inches and feature the normal Apple logo on the device's back.&nbsp;</p><p>A separate <a href="http://allthingsd.com/20120825/confirmed-new-ipad-mini-will-debut-in-october-after-latest-iphones-september-bow/" target="_blank">report from AllThingsD</a> seems to support the concept of separate events for the little iPad and iPhone 5. According to unnamed sources, Apple will hold the iPhone event on September 12, with an iPad Mini announcement slated for October. If further rumors hold true, the iPad Mini won't be revealed until after the iPhone 5 hits the streets on September 21.</p><p>Of course, absolutely none of this is really "confirmed" until Apple makes its intentions a little more clear. Despite mounting evidence and the assurances of multiple unnamed sources, Apple has yet to even confirm the existence of the September 12 iPhone event.&nbsp;</p><p>That said, if the smaller Apple tablet is real, the iPad Mini name makes obvious sense. But the company does like to pull a fast one, now and then; the third-gen iPad does't have a three in its name. Maybe Cupertino pulls another strange move and just calls this tablet "iPad," too.</p><p>Regardless, we'll likely have some answers within the next couple weeks. Fall 2012 could turn into an amazing season for iOS devotees.</p><p><em>Follow this article's author, <a href="https://twitter.com/ClarkMatt" target="_blank">Matt Clark on Twitter.</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>(Image Credit: FastCompany)</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/ipad_mini_event_reportedly_scheduled_october#commentsNewsiPadiPad MiniiPad rumorsMon, 27 Aug 2012 15:12:09 +0000Matt Clark14901 at http://www.maclife.comNYT Says iPad mini Coming This Fall for "Significantly Less" Than $499http://www.maclife.com/article/news/nyt_says_ipad_mini_coming_fall_significantly_less_499
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/ipad_mini_mockup_200px.png" alt="iPad mini mockup" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Try to at least act surprised when you read this, but yet another news giant has now "confirmed" that Apple will be hopping into the small tablet space this fall with a junior version of the iPad priced much closer to competing slates like the Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/16/technology/apple-may-meet-tablet-competition-with-smaller-ipad.html?_r=1" target="_blank"><em>The New York Times</em> is reporting</a> that Apple is indeed working on a smaller version of its wildly successful iPad, just as Google begins to ship its Nexus 7 tablet and rumors of a new Kindle Fire from Amazon begin to heat up.<br /><br />"The company is developing a new tablet with a 7.85-inch screen that is likely to sell for significantly less than the latest $499 iPad, with its 9.7-inch display, according to several people with knowledge of the project who declined to be named discussing confidential plans," the report reveals. "The product is expected to be announced this year."<br /><br />The move is kind of a no-brainer, considering the strategy used for its other product lines. The classic iPod gave way to an iPod nano (and even iPod shuffle), the iMac is sold in a couple of screen sizes and even the company's notebook products come in what's now a trio of sizes ranging from 11 inches to 15 inches (the 17-inch MacBook Pro was put out to pasture last month).<br /><br />Of course, just two years ago, Apple executives -- including co-founder Steve Jobs -- were quick to dismiss tablets with a seven-inch form factor.<br /><br />“There are clear limits of how close you can physically place elements on a touch screen before users cannot reliably tap, flick or pinch them,” Jobs said at the time, explaining that such diminutive screens would have to be sold with sandpaper for filing down one's fingertips in order to use them properly. “This is one of the key reasons we think the 10-inch screen size is the minimum size required to create great tablet apps.”<br /><br />But times have changed, and both the Kindle Fire and the well-reviewed Nexus 7 appear to be proof that there is indeed an audience for a smaller tablet -- and Apple isn't likely to turn a blind eye to those buyers for much longer.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/nyt_says_ipad_mini_coming_fall_significantly_less_499#commentsNews7-inch iPadAmazonApple Inc.GoogleiPad MiniiPad rumorsiPod nanoKindle Firenew york timesNexus 7RumorsiPadMon, 16 Jul 2012 12:38:22 +0000J.R. Bookwalter14558 at http://www.maclife.com